US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib.

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 15.1 E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 258050000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib. in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesBrushy Creek Trib.
Location15.1 E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80558, -95.66937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib. carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Brushy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.